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#101

re: Most expressive voice?

Posted: 4/1/05 at 4:47pm

I'll say Dorothy Loundon again for you Priest. She's amazing!

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#102

re: Most expressive voice?

Posted: 4/1/05 at 4:47pm

gee there really isnt a need to post since all of mine have been posted. I do wanna say a huge thank you to whoever posted Billie Holiday. Good Morning, Heartache makes me wanna curl up into a ball and cry.

#103

re: Most expressive voice?

Posted: 4/1/05 at 4:54pm

She wasn't ever on broadway, but how about Karen Carpenter. She to me epitomized an expressive voice.

#104

re: Most expressive voice?

Posted: 4/1/05 at 5:16pm

Barbara Cook - in a class by herself

#105

re: Most expressive voice?

Posted: 4/1/05 at 6:13pm

I have a real "thing" about voices. Most of the people mentioned are great singers but for me Norbert has the whole package. His speaking voice has such texture. I could listen too him all day & never get bored.( The British actor Roy Marsden had the same effect on me too)

#106

re: Most expressive voice?

Posted: 4/1/05 at 6:25pm

great thread!

norbert and sherie on last five years recording
raul esparza
adam pascal
bernadette peters
stephanie d'abruzzo on ave q recording

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#107

re: Most expressive voice?

Posted: 4/1/05 at 6:48pm

lol, sorry for the typo. I meant joyous:)

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#108

re: Most expressive voice?

Posted: 4/1/05 at 9:41pm

Judy Garland
Ellen Greene
Patti LuPone
Bernadette Peters
Maya Days
Chuck Cooper
Tonya Pinkins
Marla Schaffel

#109

re: Most expressive voice?

Posted: 4/1/05 at 9:55pm

Emily Skinner was the first person that came to my mind...although I would also have to say Alice Ripley, Hugh Panero, and Louise Pitre among the regulars that have been suggested (Idina, Sutton, Kristin, Bernadette)

#110

re: Most expressive voice?

Posted: 4/1/05 at 9:58pm

gosh, Judy was pretty freakin' amazing, wasn't she? I just had to reiterate that point, even though she has already been mentioned numerous times.

ah, Bernadette too.

#111

re: Most expressive voice?

Posted: 4/1/05 at 9:58pm

I almost forget-- Maureen McGovern's singing in Little Women is incredibly expressive- her "Here Alone" and "Days of Plenty" are amazing!

#112

re: Most expressive voice?

Posted: 4/2/05 at 10:53am

if you think audra can't sing in a happy manner, then you've NEVER seen the Broadway Leading Ladies DVD...when she sings Down With Love! amazing arrangement.

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#113

re: Most expressive voice?

Posted: 4/2/05 at 1:14pm

raul, adam, kristin, and idina

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#114

re: Most expressive voice?

Posted: 4/2/05 at 2:57pm

We've forgotten about one of the best lyric painters:

Liz Callaway

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#115

re: Most expressive voice?

Posted: 4/2/05 at 3:00pm

MICHAEL CERVERIS

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#116

re: Most expressive voice?

Posted: 4/2/05 at 3:21pm

I agree with a whole bunch of these, but I can't believe more people haven't said Max Von Essen. His Being Alive gives me chills from the sheer emotion that just keeps building as the song goes on. And when he sang "O Holy Night" with Julia Murney; that was the most emotion that has probably ever been put into that song. Oh, there's another one! Julia Murney. "Maybe I Like It This Way" anyone?

#117

re: Most expressive voice?

Posted: 4/2/05 at 3:48pm

Adam Pascal - sexy beautiful raspiness, perfect for Roger and a very cool interesting choice for Radames

Brian Stokes Mitchell- is my absolute favorite voice ever on broadway..im obsessed with the man of la mancha soundtrack because of it..i mean..come on.."Dulcinea"..how beautiful is that!

Hugh Panaro- just saw him on broadway in poto a month or two ago and absolutely adored his voice, especially in the all i ask of you reprise

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#118

re: Most expressive voice?

Posted: 4/4/05 at 10:00pm

I'd have to say
Julia Murney
and
Patti Lupone
Whever I listen to their work I just sit there and tear up.

#119

re: Most expressive voice?

Posted: 4/4/05 at 10:06pm

Norbert Leo Butz
Heather Headley
Linda Eder

#120

re: Most expressive voice?

Posted: 4/4/05 at 10:07pm

Mandy Patinkin easily is tops

Louis Armstrong and Ella Fitzgerald (on the recording of Porgy & Bess they are both so gorgeously emotional)

Bernadette Peters

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#121

re: Most expressive voice?

Posted: 4/4/05 at 10:17pm

George Hearn immediately came to mind.

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#122

re: Most expressive voice?

Posted: 4/4/05 at 10:32pm

Bernadette Peters
Anthony Rapp
Judy Garland
Mary Martin
Barbra Streisand (early years)
Adam Pascal
Marc Kudisch
Joanna Gleason
Michael Crawford
Megan Mullally
Michael McElroy

#123

re: Most expressive voice?

Posted: 4/4/05 at 10:53pm

Michael Arden role of a lifetime, and see me
John hill- as link
Raul Esparza
Norbert leo butz
and of course idina menzel.

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#124

re: Most expressive voice?

Posted: 4/4/05 at 10:56pm

One that ahsn't been mentioned, I don't think- Megan McGinnis.

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#125

re: Most expressive voice?

Posted: 4/4/05 at 11:37pm

Rufus Bonds, Jr.
Kirk McDonald
Brent Carver